Reports on climate change, sustainability, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
By Damilola Adeleke Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) represented by the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizen Awareness (CCLCA) have come together to express their unanimous support and confidence in Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President. The CSOs affirm that Gbajabiamila possesses the essential qualities of character, capability, and competence. Speaking at a…
By Damilola Adeleke Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has revealed that due to insurgency in various parts of Nigeria, more than 23,000 people have been reported missing in less than a decade. She shared this information during a stakeholders’ engagement event in Abuja, held under the theme “Where are…
By Damilola Adeleke The Imo Government has begun distributing 65,000 bags of rice to mitigate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal on its residents. Governor Hope Uzodimma explained that the removal of fuel subsidies was a necessary policy to save the economy from collapse. To address the resulting challenges of higher living costs and…
By Damilola Adeleke The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) in Ogun State is cautioning motorists against drunk driving and other traffic violations as the “ember” months begin. The warning is particularly relevant during this period, as it’s believed that reckless driving tends to increase due to the rush to make profits or fulfill obligations….
The minority caucus of the Ogun State House of Assembly has called on the state government’s executive arm, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, to respond transparently to accusations made by Wale Adedayo, the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government. The caucus has urged the executive to provide sufficient evidence to address the allegations of withholding…
President Emmanuel Macron says the French ambassador to Niger Republic is still in the country despite the ultimatum issued by the junta. Macron who stated this while speaking to diplomats on Monday, admitted France’s support to the ousted President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum. On Friday the junta in Niger gave a 48-hour ultimatum to the…
Pro-democracy activist, Hon Mike Msuaan, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider providing fuel subsidy removal palliatives to students in higher institutions of learning across the country. Speaking after receiving a distinguished service award as a True Nationalist in Abuja, he emphasized that extending these palliatives would help alleviate the effects of the…
Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum has donated the sum of N36.4 million to the newly-posted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in the state. Governor Zulum announced the donation when he visited the Corps members at their temporary orientation camp in Maiduguri. He declared that each of the 1,215 Corps members would receive N30,000 as…
Five prominent investment summit organizers are collaborating to host a groundbreaking Economic, Trade, and Investment Summit scheduled to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA, in September 2023. The aim of the event is to attract global investments that support the ambitious agenda set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration….
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, visited the site of a collapsed building in Garki II, Abuja. Speaking to journalists at the scene, Wike emphasized his commitment to enforcing proper building regulations within the nation’s capital. He reiterated that buildings without proper approval would be demolished, and he clarified that the intention behind…
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has deployed 103 mini-grids across the country under the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP). The Managing Director and Chief Executive of REA, Ahmed Salihijo during the 10th Mini Grid roundtable discussion, held virtually on Wednesday in Abuja said the agency was committed to bridging the energy access gap in Nigeria. He…
Kwara State Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated a 12-member Committee on distribution of the N5 billion federal government palliatives.with the charge to ensure transparency and even distribution across the state. The palliative is one of the steps the government is taking to relieve people of the difficulties arising from the fuel subsidy removal…
The socio-political support group, Ijaw Youths for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Ijaw Youths for BAT), has conveyed its congratulations to the newly appointed 45 Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on their inauguration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group, represented by its national coordinator, Comr. Daniel Ezonfade Okiringo, and national secretary, Comr. Promise D….
A great feats that would still hopes and change Narratives in the Education sector of Nigeria was the lines of synopsis that the aspirant gave in line with his Aspiration of breaking the ACA-A-THON records A computer science lecturer with the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Joshua Hassan is set for an ACA-A-THON event for the longest…
A coalition of Civil Society organisations, Northwest Civil Societies, and the Anti-Corruption Network are protesting in Kano State in the wake of an allegation of bribery raised by a tribunal judge’ Demonstrators matched to the state government house in there hundreds despite a police ban on all forms of protest. The Commissioner of Police in…
Pure Bliss has announced a six-week extension for its ongoing Millionaire Consumer Promo, aiming to accommodate more participants in the campaign. The promo, now set to conclude on September 5, 2023, has already crowned 21 millionaires and granted thousands of consumers airtime rewards. Bukola Yusuph, Brand Custodian at Pure Bliss, noted that the extension is…
The Lagos State government has declared Monday, August 21, a work-free day for all Public Servants in its employ in commemoration of Isese Day. Observed annually on the 20th of August, Isese Day celebrates the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage. This year’s observance falls on a…
The National Youths Corps Members (NYSC) on Friday conducted its swearing-in ceremony for the 2023 Batch “B” Stream II Corps members nationwide. In Lagos, the Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa appealed to the corps members deployed to the state to take caution following the recent warning by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), that…
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has revealed the origin of his new Marvel superhero celebrations. Recall that Messi recently amazed fans with an unusual festivity after scoring a goal in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup win against Atlanta United. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner replicated Thor’s movement by attracting his hammera celebration that immediately took over…
Since the passing of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on April 22, 2022, the attention has been on the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) and the Oyo State Government to announce the successor to the throne. The anticipation is particularly strong among the indigenes of ancient Oyo. Initially, 198 contenders vied for the Alaafin’s…
By Damilola Adeleke. A two-day meeting of prominent economists and finance leaders convened by the COP28 Presidency has reached consensus on crucial next steps to establish a new framework for international climate finance and drive progress from COP28 to COP30. The meeting brought together world-leading economists from the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) and representatives…
By Damilola Adeleke. President Bola Tinubu commended the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) for its solidarity concerning the political deadlock in the Republic of Niger. The statement was conveyed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. President Tinubu expressed his gratitude for the support and solidarity received from…
By Damilola Adeleke Nigeria has resumed the export of approximately 220,000 barrels of crude oil per day from the Forcados terminal. The terminal had been temporarily closed for maintenance on July 12, 2023, after workers detected ‘fumes’ near a buoy where oil was being loaded onto a vessel. This shutdown contributed to Nigeria’s failure to…
Not fewer 13 years after the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) shut down its orientation camp in Borno state due to activities of insurgents in state, Corp members have now been deployed to the area to serve their fatherland for one year compulsory service. In a twitter post on Monday, the NYSC asked prospective Corps…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has revealed that the average cost of bus transportation within Nigerian cities rose from N649.59 in May 2023 to N1,285.41 in June 2023 due to rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This means that the cost of intra-city bus transportation rose by 98 per cent…
In response to heightened tensions between the Aladja and Ogbe-ijoh Communities in Delta’s Udu and Warri South West Council Areas, the leaders of the Urhobo and Ijaw tribes convened a closed-door meeting. The gathering took place at the palace of HRM Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe, who chairs the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council….
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has undertaken an initiative to disseminate flyers throughout the south-eastern region, aiming to ensure that every resident is informed about the termination of the Monday sit-at-home practise in the area. IPOB initially declared the holiday for Mondays but later extended it. Supporters of Nnamdi Kanu have been enforcing…
The underrepresentation of women in the political sphere has raised concerns among various stakeholders within the country. The United Nations reported that merely 3.8% of women hold seats in both national and state parliaments, despite constituting approximately half of the nation’s population. To confront these challenge, the United Nations (UN) Women, in partnership with the…
Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa, the Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), led a delegation which included the recently rescued Chibok girl, Rebecca Kubu, on a visit to the First Lady at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. 22-year-old Rebecca was rescued from Boko Haram insurgents by the Nigerian Army in Cameroon. She was 13…
The National Pension Commission has made a recovery of over twenty four billion naira since 2012 from employers who failed to remit pension deductions of their employees. The Director General of PENCOM, Hajya Aisha Dahir-Umar made this known in a message to the 2023 Conference for Journalists in Abuja. The Director General who was represented…
Cordinators of the Niger Republic coup reportedly promised a top US ambassador that if neighboring nations tried military action, they would kill overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum. According to the Associated Press (AP), the junta revealed this to two western officials on Thursday , as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced the deployment…
